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In Manipur, over 1300 people were rescued as heavy floods inundated several areas. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles led significant rescue operations as part of Operation Jalrahat-2. They utilized BAUTs, inflatable boats, and conducted emergency repairs to breached riverbanks to control the flooding. Close coordination between the military forces and civil authorities ensured relief supplies reached affected communities swiftly.

Key Points: Indian Army and Assam Rifles Rescue 1300 in Manipur Floods

  • Indian Army and Assam Rifles save 1300 in Manipur floods
  • Operation Jalrahat-2 employed various rescue methods
  • Troops use BAUTs and inflatable boats for evacuations
  • Emergency repairs control flooding in critical areas
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Over 1300 people rescued in flood-hit Manipur

Over 1300 civilians, including children and elderly, rescued in Manipur by Indian Army and Assam Rifles during floods.

"Indian Army and Assam Rifles continue to operate in close coordination with civil authorities. - Lt Col Amit Shukla"

Imphal, June 1

Indian Army and Assam Rifles continued extensive flood rescue operations in Manipur, on the second day of the ‘Operation Jalrahat-2’ on Sunday, rescuing over 1300 civilians, including children and elderly persons during the past two days, officials said on Sunday.

Defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla said that on Saturday, 800 people were rescued, and on Sunday, 500 people were taken to safer places and relief camps from the worst-affected Imphal East and Imphal West districts, including the capital city Imphal.

The troops of the Army and the Assam Rifles on Sunday rescued people from severely waterlogged areas such as Wangkhei, Heingang, Lamlong, Khurai, JNIMS and Ahallup.

Lt Col Shukla said that 10 flood relief columns, equipped with BAUTs, inflatable boats from the Army Engineers, were deployed for the rescue operations. Troops also undertook emergency repairs of the breached Iril River boundary wall near Arapti Lamkhai in Lilong, Thoubal District, to control further flooding, he said.

At the government-owned Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) and hospital, boats were used to ferry stranded patients to safety. Nearly 800 bottles of drinking water and other essential supplies were distributed to displaced families across relief zones.

Indian Army and Assam Rifles continue to operate in close coordination with civil authorities to reach affected communities and provide all support, Lt Col Shukla said.

A state disaster management official said that several rivers, including the Imphal and Iril, breached embankments in at least five areas, including Khurai, Heingang, Checkon, and Wangkhei, inundating large sections of the state capital and surrounding localities. The Nambul River in Imphal West district also overflowed on Sunday, flooding Uripok and Samusang. In Nagaram, floodwaters began entering residential areas as rainfall continued throughout the day.

Locals residing along riverbanks are working collectively to reinforce embankments and prevent further breaches.

More than 720 residents have been evacuated to safer locations, and authorities have confirmed 12 instances of landslides across the state, injuring two people, while 64 domestic animals were reported dead due to the calamity.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force, police, fire services, and rescue boat teams are jointly conducting rescue operations. Helicopters and boats are being used to reach isolated and inundated areas, officials said.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Salute to our armed forces for their tireless efforts! 🫡 Operation Jalrahat-2 shows why we're proud of our defense personnel. But we must ask - why does Manipur face such severe floods every year? Need better long-term solutions like improved drainage and embankments.
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Rahul S.
Heartbreaking to see our northeastern brothers and sisters suffering like this. The images from Imphal are terrifying. Hope relief reaches everyone quickly. Special thanks to the local communities working together to reinforce embankments - true Indian spirit!
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Ananya M.
While the rescue operations are commendable, we need to question why hospitals like JNIMS weren't better prepared. Patients being ferried in boats is unacceptable. Northeast deserves better infrastructure investment from the center. #StandWithManipur
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Sanjay V.
The coordination between Army, NDRF and local authorities is praiseworthy. But the loss of 64 animals is worrying - many families depend on livestock. Hope compensation reaches all affected, including farmers. Northeast is our crown jewel, must protect it better.
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Meena R.
As someone who has lived in Manipur, I know how devastating these floods can be. The Iril River breaches every monsoon. Instead of temporary fixes, we need proper river management systems. Also, where are the climate change adaptation plans for vulnerable states?
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Karan P.
The media focuses only on capital cities. What about flood situation in rural Manipur? Many villages must be completely cut off. Hope relief reaches them too. 🙏 And kudos to Assam Rifles - they're always first responders in Northeast crises.

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